Judd Trump and Jak Jones were locked at 4-4 after a closely-fought morning session of the World Snooker Championship quarter-final at the Crucible. Jones had initially taken a 3-1 lead but missed opportunities allowed Trump to level the match. In the final frame of the session, a missed pink by Jones enabled Trump to equalize the scores. Trump started strong with a century clearance of 110, but Jones responded impressively with a break of 69 to level the scores. Jones then took advantage of errors in Trump’s game to move ahead 2-1, before extending his lead to 3-1 with a fine clearance of 94.
Trump struggled in the early stages of the fourth frame, but managed to reduce Jones’ lead to one with a break of 36. In the sixth frame, Trump capitalized on a double kiss by Jones to level the scores at 3-3. However, Jones regained the lead at 4-3 after a fine clearance of 74. Jones seemed set to extend his lead further, but a missed pink gave Trump an opening. Despite needing a snooker, Trump managed to level the scores at 4-4 with a bold double on the black. Meanwhile, David Gilbert dominated his quarter-final match against Stephen Maguire, opening up a commanding 7-1 lead with breaks of 130, 110, and 83.
The morning session of the quarter-final between Trump and Jones saw both players showcase their skills and resilience. Jones started strong, capitalizing on Trump’s errors to take an early lead. However, Trump fought back with impressive breaks and crucial clearances to level the scores at 4-4. Despite Jones’ fine potting skills and promising position at various points in the session, missed chances ultimately proved costly. Trump’s century clearance in the opening frame set the tone for an exciting and tightly-contested match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Trump’s ability to capitalize on momentum swings and take advantage of his opponent’s errors proved crucial in the session. Jones showcased his talent and skill with impressive breaks and clearances, but was unable to maintain consistency and saw his lead slip away. The session ended with both players locked at 4-4, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable second session. In contrast, Gilbert’s dominant performance against Maguire highlighted his form and control in the quarter-final, as he built a substantial lead with impressive breaks and confident play.
As the session concluded with Trump and Jones level at 4-4, the quarter-final match remained finely balanced and poised for an intriguing second session. Both players had their moments of brilliance and resilience, setting the stage for a tense and compelling battle in the remainder of the match. While Jones showed glimpses of his potential to upset the defending champion, Trump’s experience and composure under pressure proved vital in key moments. With the quarter-final finely poised and Gilbert in control of his match, the stage was set for an exciting continuation of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.
